Levels Of Marital Satisfaction Research Articles

Okul Öncesi Dönem Çocuğu Olan Anne Babaların ‎Çatışma Durumları ve Öz Yeterlik Algılarının İncelenmesi

Bu araştırmada okul öncesi dönemde çocuğu olan anne babaların ‎çatışma durumları ve öz yeterlik algılarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini çocuğu Gümüşhane il merkezinde bulunan özel okul öncesi eğitim ‎kurumlarına devam eden 302 ebeveyn oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri Genel Bilgi ‎Formu, Genel Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği ve ‎ O’Leary-Porter Çatışma Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. ‎Verilerin analizinde t testi, ANOVA ve regresyon analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda üniversite mezunu olan, gelir düzeyi yüksek olan, bir ve iki çocuk sahibi olan, çalışan, evlilik süresi 4-9 yıl olan ve evlilikten memnuniyet düzeyi yüksek olan ebeveynlerin öz yeterlik algılarının daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Lise mezunu olan, gelir durumu orta düzeyde olan, üç çocuk sahibi olan, evlilik süresi 1-3 yıl arasında olan ve evliliğinden memnun olmayan ebeveynlerin ise çatışma düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca ebeveynlerin çatışma düzeylerinin, öz yeterlilik düzeylerini negatif yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir. ‎

Couples d’âge mûr et sexualité : comprendre l’impact des dynamiques relationnelles

Increased life expectancy creates the prospect of prolonged marital intimacy. However, mature couples face many challenges — physiological, cultural, and familial — and they must be able to mobilize their individual and relational resources to maintain good levels of marital and sexual satisfaction. The aim of this study is to highlight various factors that contribute to the conjugal and sexual satisfaction of older couples, and to discuss the stressing of these factors in a crisis context. 534 participants aged between 18 and 74 years old answered several questionnaires measuring their degree of sexual and conjugal satisfaction as well as the areas of strength and fragility in the relational dynamics of their couple. In addition, five couples also accepted a semi-structured interview on their relationship dynamics and their vision of the ageing couple. The results highlight the major impact of several variables contributing to an increase in relational and sexual satisfaction within couples (e.g. health concerns, conflict management, fondness…). Furthermore, a comparison between the scores of the over-51s and the younger ones highlights the areas of strength of older partners. These different factors will be discussed. Finally, we will propone therapeutic advices aimed at supporting the areas of strength of mature couples in order to accompany them towards long-term relational and sexual fulfillment.

Investigating the Predictors of Marital Satisfaction: The Case of Iranian Women

Previous studies have demonstrated that self-esteem and happiness play significant roles in couples’ levels of marital satisfaction. However, most of these studies findings are from Western countries; thereby, the extent to which these findings are generalizable across different languages and cultures is still an open question. This study aims to investigate the relationship between self-esteem and happiness with marital satisfaction in the sample of Iranian female students to fill this gap. Participants were 250 Iranian female students who completed Rosenberg's self-esteem, Oxford happiness, Pick and Andrade's marital satisfaction questionnaires. The results logistic regression showed that the odds of being satisfied in marriage increased with happiness and self-esteem. Happy individuals with high self-esteem had, respectively, 2.4 and 2.41 times more likely to have marital satisfaction than unhappy individuals with low levels of self-esteem. The demographic variables of participants such as age, number of children, and the length of the relationship did not predict marital satisfaction. The results are discussed in relation to psychological and cultural factors present in self-esteem and marital relationships in Iranian women.

The Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction and Marital Satisfaction in Women With Ovarian Cancer and Their Spouses.

Ovarian cancer can have long-term physical and psychosexual effects on survivors. The post-ovarian cancer sexuality concerns of women can cause sadness and anxiety and negatively impact sexual and marital satisfaction in these women and their spouses. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction of women with ovarian cancer and their spouses. This study was designed retrospectively. This study was conducted with 172 participants: 86 women with ovarian cancer and 86 spouses. Data were collected over 6 months from July 2019 to December 2019. Sexual satisfaction levels were assessed using the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction. Marital satisfaction levels were assessed using the Golombok Rust Inventory of Marital State. Spouses' sexual satisfaction (mean, 8.10) was worse than that of the women (mean, 5.60). The women's marital satisfaction (mean, 47.39) was worse than that of their spouses (mean, 40.75). As the sexual satisfaction of the women increased, the marital satisfaction of the women (r = 0.346, P = .001) and spouses (r = 0.308, P = .001) increased. As the sexual satisfaction of the spouses increased, the marital satisfaction of the women (r = 0.512, P = .001) and spouses (r = 0.409, P = .001) increased. Nurses and healthcare teams need to be aware of post-ovarian cancer sexual and marital satisfaction problems of women and their spouses and organize activities at education and couple counseling on these problems.

Modeling the Relationship between Perceptions of Parents' Marriage, Attachment Behaviors, and Marital Satisfaction among Husbands and Wives in Jordan

This study aims to reveal the causal relationship between perceptions of parents’ marriage, attachment behaviors, and marital satisfaction through causal modeling based on the track analysis method. The study sample included (634) husbands and wives from all provinces of Jordan, and three measures were applied to measure the perception of parental marriage, attachment behaviors, and marital satisfaction. The descriptive approach was used, with its relational and analytical parts, due to its suitability for the study. The results indicated that the perceptions of parents’ marriage and the attachment behaviors for both husband and wife were moderate, while the level of marital satisfaction was high for both husband and wife. Finally, the results showed a direct effect on both perceptions of parental marriage, attachment behaviors for both husband and wife in the marital satisfaction of both the husband and wife. In light of the study results, the study recommends conducting training programs on attachment behaviors for those who are married, and further studies looking into the relationship of attachment behaviors to other variables.

WORK VS. FAMILY AND MARITAL SATISFACTION AMONG MALAYSIAN CHINESE DUAL-EARNER COUPLES: AN ACTOR-PARTNER INTERDEPENDENCE MODEL

Work-family conflict is frequently studied because they are the two main life domains in a person’s life. The present study examines how work-family conflict influenced marital satisfaction among Malaysian Chinese dual-earner couples using a dyadic approach. Results from the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) indicated that work-family conflict (work-to-family and family-to-work) were associated with a lower level of marital satisfaction. Work-family conflict has a significant negative impact on marital satisfaction for both husbands and wives (actor effect). However, no significant results were found for the partner effect. Both actor and partner effects were reported and discussed. The present findings provide empirical evidence on the spillover and crossover effects of work-family conflict on marital satisfaction and add to the literature by utilizing advanced data analysis technique, APIM by collecting dyadic data. The implications of the findings were discussed as well as the suggestions for future research.

A Study of Social, Economic, and Cultural Factors Affecting Marital Satisfaction of the Couples of Reproductive Age Using Generalized Estimating Equations

Background and Objective: Marital satisfaction of couples causes family strength and cohesion. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting marital satisfaction of couples at the reproductive age. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 382 couples of reproductive age selected through cluster sampling in Tehran completed ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale and Neo Personality Inventory as well as a researcher-made questionnaire on social, economic, and cultural factors. Considering the significant correlation (r = 0.701) that existed between marital satisfaction of the women and their husbands, the factors affecting marital satisfaction were examined using generalized estimating equations and the R software (version 3.6.2). Results: The mean ages of the women and their husbands were 34 and 38 years, respectively. The results showed that in the final model of generalized estimating equations, there was a significant relationship between marital satisfaction of the couples and the four components of personality (neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness), housing status, marriage duration, and the way of choosing a spouse. According to the findings, the mean marital satisfaction score of the couples who owned a house was 5.702 points higher than the tenants, and the marital satisfaction score of the couples who had chosen their spouses traditionally was 4.581 points greater than the others. Furthermore, each year of increase in the marriage duration increased the marital satisfaction score by 0.321. Conclusion: Considering the results of this study, which showed that personality traits as well as social, economic, and cultural factors were associated to the couples’ marital satisfaction levels, pre- and post-marital counseling could be effective in improving marital satisfaction.

The Effect of Formal Education and Adversity Intelligence on Marital Satisfaction on Working Women

Formal education has shaped various types of women in this era of globalization. Formal education has a very decisive role in the development of human potential to the fullest. The low level of education is one of the factors causing poverty and adversity. Through education, people have the opportunity to explore their potential in order to obtain a more decent life. Therefore, because the current workforce is not monopolized by men who have dual roles in addition to being housewives and helping to earn a living. The basis of the large number of women making a living is influenced by the need to survive when their husbands cannot provide for a living and the existence of adversity intelligence that makes working women see opportunities in every difficulty that exists. This study seeks to determine the effect of Formal Education and Adversity Intelligence on the marital satisfaction of working women. The quantitative method was used in this study to conduct the research. The population in the study of women working in the Boyolali area of the city amounted to 500 people. The sampling method used purposive sampling so that the total sample was 170 people. Research findings of formal education have implications for marital satisfaction among working women, where the higher the formal education, the lower the level of marital satisfaction. In terms of adversity intelligence, the lower the level of marital satisfaction, the greater the level of adversity intelligence of working women. Furthermore, there is a 34.7 per cent correlation between formal education and adversity intelligence in the context of working women's marital satisfaction.

Marital and Sexual Satisfaction, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Wives of Patients with Chronic Illnesses

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to explore the psychological health, as well as the levels of marital and sexual satisfaction, of wives of patients with a chronic illness. Methods: The sample consisted of 34 women, whose husbands were diagnosed and undergoing treatment for a chronic illness (coronary heart disease; diabetes; or cancer). Results: Correlational, comparative, and predictive analyses were conducted on the data. Clinically significant marital and sexual dissatisfactions were found. Wives reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, but severe levels of stress. Depression and sexual satisfaction were found to be significant predictors of marital satisfaction. Marital dissatisfaction scores were significantly lower for wives who were employed as compared to unemployed wives. Discussion: Wives are impacted by the illness status of their spouse. The additional stress of caregiving, along with societally ascribed roles and responsibilities on women, creates a more difficult, stressful environment, which affects the relationship satisfaction as well as psychological health and well-being.

Psychosocial impact of parenting children with intellectual disabilities in Bangladesh

It is well documented that raising a child with an intellectual disability negatively affects the mental health and marital relationships of the parents as they encounter additional social, psychological, financial, and physical burdens. But little is known about the phenomena from the context of Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the effect of having a child with an intellectual disability on marital satisfaction and the mental wellbeing of the parents. It assessed the depression and marital satisfaction of randomly selected 60 parents (both father and mother) having a child with an intellectual disability and compared with the same number of parents without a child of intellectual disability. It used an improvised Bangla version of the beck depression inventory (BDI-II) and a relationship assessment scale (RAS) to measure the severity of depression and the level of marital satisfaction among the participants. Most of the parents of children with intellectual disabilities suffer from moderate depression. Meanwhile, most of the parents of children without intellectual disabilities suffer from mild mood disturbance. Parents of children with intellectual disabilities suffer from a higher level of depression and have a higher level of marital satisfaction compared to the parents of children without intellectual disabilities in Bangladesh.

Effectiveness of Repeated Marriage Checkups in a Family Center

The present study examined the effectiveness of repeated marriage checkups at intervals of six months in a Family Center in Seoul. To achieve this, the pilot study protocol (Park, 2019) was adapted, emphasizing strength-based, counseling-oriented approaches. Two couples and family therapists with master’s degrees were trained and their practice was monitored to ensure program fidelity. The methods employed for the assessment of marriage checkup were an online survey, a video recording of couple problem-solving, and a clinical interview. A total of 14 couples participated in the 1st checkup, 10 of whom also completed the 2nd checkup. Couples with varying levels of marital satisfaction participated in the program. Descriptive statistics indicated gradual increases over 8-9 months in diverse indices such as marital satisfaction and relationship strength, while other indices fluctuated slightly but converged to higher levels over time. A non-parametric analysis appropriate for small samples demonstrated statistically significant increases over the 8-9 months in marital satisfaction among couples. The current study evidenced the effectiveness of repeated marriage checkups in the Family Center, which is the primary public institution for family policy and services in Korea. Repeated marriage checkups are therefore a promising way to enhance couples’ relationship health and improve the family management system of the Family Center.

Psychological Health of Wives’ of Patients with Chronic Illnesses

ABSTRACTObjectives: Chronic illnesses are more prevalent in males. The expectations of caregiving, thus falls on the women. Role expectations from women, increases stress, strain and the possibility of Psychological health concerns. In this paper, we explore the psychological health, as well as the levels of marital and sexual satisfaction of women caregivers.Method: The sample consisted of 35 women, whose husbands were diagnosed with, and undergoing treatment for a chronic illness (Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); Diabetes; or Cancer). Three standardized questionnaires, the Index of Marital Satisfaction (IMS), Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS 21) were used.Results: Correlational and predictive analysis were conducted on the data. Clinically significant marital and sexual dissatisfaction were found. Wives’ also reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, but severe levels of stress. Depression and Sexual satisfaction were found to be significant predictors of marital satisfaction.Discussion: Women caregiver are impacted by the illness status of their spouse. The additional stress of caregiving, along with societally ascribed roles and responsibilities on women creates a more difficult, stressful environment, which affects psychological health and well-being.

Marital Satisfaction and Depression in Older Adults: A Literature Review

Marital satisfaction is an important concept contributing to depression. In contrast to younger and middle-aged individuals, the negative association between marital satisfaction and depression has been reported to be strongest among older adults. This study reviewed the association between marital satisfaction and depression in older adults. Based on the literature review, findings demonstrated that older women have lower marital satisfaction and higher depression level compared to older men. Also, although spouse support is a primary source of social support and an influential protective factor against depression in older marriages, older women have less spouse support than older men. According to the findings, older women are at increased risk for depression due to poorer marital satisfaction and spousal support.

Marital Satisfaction and Depression in Older Adults: A Literature Review

Marital satisfaction is an important concept contributing to depression. In contrast to younger and middle-aged individuals, the negative association between marital satisfaction and depression has been reported to be strongest among older adults. This study reviewed the association between marital satisfaction and depression in older adults. Based on the literature review, findings demonstrated that older women have lower marital satisfaction and higher depression level compared to older men. Also, although spouse support is a primary source of social support and an influential protective factor against depression in older marriages, older women have less spouse support than older men. According to the findings, older women are at increased risk for depression due to poorer marital satisfaction and spousal support.

The effectiveness of reality therapy on covert communication aggression and marital tension among women seeking divorce

Background and Purpose: family is the first and most important social institution and a healthy society depends on having a healthy couple who strive to achieve their goals with a suitable level of marital satisfaction. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of reality therapy on hidden communication aggression and marital tension among women applying for divorce in Babol city. Methods: The current research was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test design and follow-up with a control group. Among the women applying for divorce, a sample of 30 people was selected by non-random sampling method and they were replaced in an experimental group (therapy based on acceptance and commitment) and a control group in a simple random manner. (15 people in each group). After evaluating 30 women applying for divorce whose level of hidden communication violence was higher than the cut-off point and who met the necessary conditions, they were identified and then divided into two groups of 15 people, the test and the test. Then, 8 sessions of 90-minute reality therapy (Glaser, 2005) were conducted in the experimental group in person and in compliance with health protocols. Data were collected using Nelson and Carroll's covert communication aggression questionnaire (2006) and the Stockholm marital tension scale of Orth Gomer et al. (2000). Data analysis was done using the statistical test of analysis of variance with repeated measurements and Spss.22 software. Results: The results of the research showed that reality therapy is effective on hidden communication aggression (P<0.001) and marital tension (P<0.001) among women seeking divorce. Also, the results of the follow-up test showed that the effect of reality therapy continued until the follow-up period. Conclusion: It can be concluded that reality therapy was effective on covert communication aggression and marital tension among women seeking divorce and this effect continued until the follow-up period.

노년기 종교적 특성이 성공적 노화에 미치는 영향에 대한 사회적 관계의 다층 매개효과

This study analyzed the cross-level mediating effects of social relationships on the association between religious characteristics and successful aging. The data was gathered from the 7th Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing and the sample consisted of 1,191 couples aged 65 and above. Independent variables were the level of participation in religious activities at the individual level and religious similarity between couples at the couple level. The dependent variable was successful aging at the individual level, consisting of physical, cognitive, social, and psychological dimensions. Mediating variables were the level of social interactions at the individual level and marital satisfaction at the couple level. Full Information Maximum Likelihood estimation was applied to include 9% of the sample with missing values in data. According to the multi-level mediation analysis, the more an individual participates in religious activities, the higher the level of social interactions and marital satisfaction, which had positive effects on successful aging. However, the religious similarity between couples at the couple level had an insignificant effect on social interactions and marital satisfaction. This study presented multi-dimensional discussions on religious characteristics and social relationships in later life and a new empirical model to promote successful aging at both the individual and couple levels.

Mediating Role of Spousal Support on Internalized Stigma and Marital Satisfaction among depressive Patients

There are surprising benefits of being married. Married people have lower stress and are less likely to be depressed. However, depression is not an exemption for married people. In our society people undergoing depression are stigmatized as mentally ill. Ideal marriage is supposed to have good understanding and friendly relationship. So the effect of spousal support received by diagnosed depression patient and the level of marital satisfaction attained by socially stigmatized spouse is the subject of this study. This is a cross sectional study. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from one hundred twenty individuals, in which one of the partners diagnosed with depression recruited from Services Hospital Lahore, CMH Lahore, Mayo Hospital and CMH Kohat. The minimum duration of illness was one year and minimum qualification was metric. After obtaining inform consent Beck Depression Inventory, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness scale, Couple Satisfaction Index and spousal support scale respectively. Macro PROCESS for mediation, t-test analysis and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The results revealed a strong relationship in mental illness related stigmatization and marital satisfaction in our society with mediating role of spousal support. Depressed husband showed lower marital satisfaction in spite of getting more support by their spouse. While depressed women seem to be satisfied as compared to men. Although demographic variables like love marriage, arrange marriage, education, family system and duration of illness had a greater impact on marital satisfaction. This study finding provide information for the therapist can work in areas of depressed married individuals those Internalized stigma affects the quality of life, self-esteem and sense of well-being that is indispensible to the marital satisfaction.

Evli Bireylerin Kişisel-Ailesel Özellikleri, Ebeveynleştirilme, Depresyon ve Evlilik Doyum Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

This study aims to investigate the relationship among levels of parentification, depression and marital satisfaction of married individuals; to examine how married individuals' personal-familial characteristics affect the level of parentification. 597 married people (244 men, 353 women) filled in “Parentified Child Scale-Adult Version”, “Beck Depression Scale”, “Marital Satisfaction Scale”, and “Personal Information Form”. Parentification and depression levels of married individuals statistically predict marital satisfaction. Parentification levels statistically significantly predict individuals' depression levels. While the main effect is observed in the parentification levels according to the familial and personal variables (permanent illness in the family, spending time with the parents, substance abuse in the family, the father’s employment status, one of the parents working outside the province; the number of siblings and condition of working in childhood), the other variables indicate that there is no significant difference on their parentification level.

Marital and Romantic Satisfaction Among Older African Americans

There remains a lack of knowledge on marital satisfaction of African Americans generally, but particularly older African Americans. In addition, only a handful of studies investigate satisfaction among couples who are unmarried. With data from the National Survey of American Life, this study examined the correlates of romantic and marital satisfaction among older African Americans. Findings reveal that married older African Americans were slightly more satisfied with their relationship than individuals who were either remarried or unmarried but in a romantic relationship. Among older African American married adults, older age was associated with higher marital satisfaction, and men had higher levels of marital satisfaction than women. Also, married older African Americans with lower family incomes reported higher marital satisfaction. Given the limited research on older African Americans couples, either married or unmarried, this study offers valuable implications for individuals and professionals engaging these couples in practical settings.

Changes in Frequency and Patterns of Marital Sexual Activity During COVID-19: Evidence From Longitudinal Data Prior to, During and After Lockdown in Singapore

BackgroundThe literature suggests that the pandemic has affected sexual activity and sexual desire around the world, potentially due to increased levels of stress, movement restrictions under lockdown conditions, and changes in relationship quality. AimTo investigate changes in frequency and patterns of marital sexual activity and the role of potential factors underlying these changes, during and after COVID-19 lockdown. MethodsThis longitudinal study followed 409 heterosexual married female participants who completed a baseline survey in April–July 2018 and biweekly online surveys over the next 14 weeks; an online survey in May 2020 during the lockdown in Singapore; and an online survey in June 2020 after the lockdown was lifted. Participants were recruited in 2018 using street intercept and screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. Logistic fixed-effects models were used to test for changes in frequency and patterns of marital sexual activity and assess underlying factors. Pseudo-design-based sample weights were applied. OutcomesThe 2018 in-person baseline survey collected information on demographic characteristics and ideal frequency of marital sex, while follow-up online questionnaires in May–June 2020 included items on exact dates of marital sexual activity of previous weeks; stress and fatigue levels; both spouses’ stay-at-home statuses during lockdown; and marital satisfaction. Results409 heterosexual married women were included in this study. Compared to pre-pandemic levels, the proportion of participants not having marital sex within a week remained stable while weekly sexual frequency increased, with more evenly distributed sexual activity on weekdays and weekends. Stress, fatigue, and marital satisfaction levels predicted probability of non-activity and sexual frequency. Clinical TranslationThe increase in weekly sexual frequency has implications for sexual and reproductive health, including sexual satisfaction and prevalence of infertility and low birth weight associated with waiting time to pregnancy. Strengths & LimitationsThe longitudinal nature of the dataset provides unique insights into differences in frequency of marital sexual activity during compared to before the pandemic. Unlike previous studies, detailed data on exact dates of sexual activity allow for detection of differences in sexual activity by day of the week. However, dates of sexual activity were recorded retrospectively and may contain recall errors. Data were collected only from wives and hence dates of marital sexual activities were not cross-validated with husbands. ConclusionResults point to more active and flexible marital sex lives during the pandemic, with effects that persisted after the lockdown ended.Tan PL. Changes in Frequency and Patterns of Marital Sexual Activity During COVID-19: Evidence From Longitudinal Data Prior to, During and After Lockdown in Singapore. J Sex Med 2022;19:188–200.